Advanced solutions for chronic neck pain and nerve compression.
Neck surgery may be recommended when persistent pain, weakness, or neurological symptoms fail to improve with conservative treatment. At Virginia Spine Specialists, surgery is approached thoughtfully, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
Dr. Mudit Sharma specializes in cervical discectomy, a minimally invasive procedures for neck surgery. A cervical discectomy is a spine surgery that involves removing all or part of a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve(s) in the cervical spine, or neck.
When Is Neck Surgery Needed?
Neck surgery may be considered for:
- Herniated cervical discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Nerve or spinal cord compression
Common Symptoms
- Neck pain
- Arm pain or numbness
- Weakness in the arms or hands
- Balance or coordination issues
Surgical Treatment Options
Cervical discectomy is a procedure that is used for relieving the pressure placed on nerve roots and/or the spinal cord by a herniated disc or bone spurs in the neck, also referred as nerve root compression.
Depending on the condition, surgery may involve:
- Disc removal or replacement
- Decompression of nerves or spinal cord
- Stabilization using minimally invasive techniques
Specialized Cervical Spine Care with Dr. Mudit Sharma
Dr. Sharma provides advanced cervical spine care for patients across Northern Virginia.
Call (571) 921-4877 for an appointment.
Locations: Manassas • Fredericksburg • Dulles
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Most neck pain improves with non-surgical treatment. Surgery is considered when nerve or spinal cord compression persists.
Recovery depends on the procedure performed, but minimally invasive techniques often allow faster healing.
Phone: (571) 921-4877
Toll Free: (855) 774-6334
Fax: (571) 208-0585
Toll Free: (855) 774-6334
Fax: (571) 208-0585
Conditions We Treat
Chronic Back Pain
Neck Pain
Arm Pain and/or Numbness
Leg Pain and/or Numbness
Herniated Disc – Lumbar and Cervical
Sacroiliac Joint (SI) Pain
Slipped Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Fractures
Whiplash Syndrome
Failed Back Surgery
Office Hours & Locations
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4pm Friday: 8am – 2pm Loudoun County 24430 Stone Springs Blvd, Suite 250 Dulles, VA 20166 Spotsylvania County 4604 Spotsylvania Parkway, Suite 300 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Prince William County 9625 Surveyor Ct. Suite 320 Manassas, VA 20110